Reveal Ch 10 flashcard review

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Multiply the polynomials: (3x+2)(x-4)

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Subtract the polynomials: (2a^2+5a+3)-(a^2-3a-4)

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Simplify: x^2(2x+3)

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Simplify: (4xy-2x-3y)+(6y+6x+5xy)

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Simplify: 6v(2v + 3)

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Definition of a polynomial

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A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is the leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction of polynomials?

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Addition combines like terms, while subtraction involves changing the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.